Michael Bond is an accomplished data protection and privacy professional with a wealth of experience in the field. He earned a Distinction in International Business Management from the University of Exeter and holds a degree in English Literature from Queen Mary University of London. Bond has worked for a range of organizations throughout his career, including News UK, glh Hotels, and Opt-4, among others. He currently serves as Group Data Protection Officer at News UK, where he previously held the roles of Head of Data Protection and DPO News IQ, as well as Data Protection and Privacy Adviser. Additionally, he has served as an Advisory Board Member at Data Protection Network and as a Digital Economy Policy Advisor at the International Chamber of Commerce UK.